Virginia § 59.1-598 Contracts with service providers

Virginia Statutes

§ 59.1-598 — Contracts with service providers

Virginia § 59.1-598

Title 59.1Trade and Commerce

Ch. 56Genetic Data Privacy

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Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-598 (2026).

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A.Every direct-to-consumer genetic testing company that enters into a contract with a service provider shall prohibit the service provider from retaining, using, or disclosing the biological sample, extracted genetic material, genetic data, or any information regarding the identity of the consumer, including whether the consumer has solicited or received genetic testing, as applicable, for any purpose other than for the specific purpose of performing the services specified in the contract with the service provider for the business.

B.Every contract between a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company and a service provider shall include:

1.A provision prohibiting the service provider from retaining, using, or disclosing the biological sample, extracted genetic material, genetic data,

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A. Every direct-to-consumer genetic testing company that enters into a contract with a service provider shall prohibit the service provider from retaining, using, or disclosing the biological sample, extracted genetic material, genetic data, or any information regarding the identity of the consumer, including whether the consumer has solicited or received genetic testing, as applicable, for any purpose other than for the specific purpose of performing the services specified in the contract with the service provider for the business.

B. Every contract between a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company and a service provider shall include:

1. A provision prohibiting the service provider from retaining, using, or disclosing the biological sample, extracted genetic material, genetic data, or any information regarding the identity of the consumer, including whether the consumer has solicited or received genetic testing, as applicable, for a commercial purpose other than providing the services specified in the contract with the service provider with the business; and

2. A provision prohibiting the service provider from associating or combining the biological sample, extracted genetic material, genetic data, or any information regarding the identity of the consumer, including whether the consumer has solicited or received genetic testing, as applicable, with information the service provider has received from or on behalf of another person or has collected from its own interaction with consumers or as required by law.